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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1939
Page
1
A May report shows Australia buying munitions and military aircraft for substantial sums. The Site Department notes exports and purchases including 1 1 prices reaching 2 424 000 dollars for munitions and 8 000 dollars for military planes. Peace was the leading purchases worth 0 403 000 dollars.
Flyon won the English Gala Cup at London with Maranta and Scottish Union among the contenders. Betting favored Flyon at 13/8, Maranta at 20/1, and Bedien Union also noted. Flyon claimed victory by several lengths ahead of a large field, according to race details and wagering results.
Fragmentary report from Berlin describes western front maneuvers with uncertain details. The brief notes a Thursday row and unclear military actions, reflecting wartime briefing despite garbled text.
In Halifax the King and Queen bid farewell after a weeks long royal tour praising Canada’s people and wealth. The monarch thanked Canadians for kindness and hospitality, noted cross border friendship with the United States, and expressed hope for Canada’s continued growth in wealth and spirit. The royal party later boarded the RMS for England, with the Queen broadcasting greetings from Halifax.
In C Neva on Thursday Mie McDonald, Secretary to the Colonial Secretary, told the Mandates Commission the Palestine White Paper was the final act of consideration on a stubborn problem. She described the document as conclusive in addressing the long debated issue.
The report outlines a Guba to Sydney flight from Diego Garcia arriving near 1.909 local time. The aircraft departed in semi dark conditions, ten minutes into the flight remained clear over calm air. An abort inspection was performed to assess potential engine issues with Captain Taylor noting further checks beyond the runway.
Reichsbank Berlin placed under control of Herrsiltier with the president to be named by the Führer. Foreigners barred from holding Reichsbank shares. Nerest shares set at five percent. Compensation planned in Gold Discount Bank notes.
The Sugar Council informally accepted statistical committee duties for the next year. The note shows a decrease of 300000 to 600000 tons. A committee with the chairman and delegates from the United States and India will set quotas for individual countries. The council will meet on Monday to discuss these actions.
Japanese sources warn of a broader objective behind the Tientsin blockade as Britain weighs reprisals. Officials in London report talks with France America and the Dominions while monitoring shipping and food supplies amid rising prices.
Soviet Premier Molotov met with the Anglo French and Soviet envoy colleagues in Moscow as talks on a Franco British Soviet pact moved slowly. Ambassador Reeds with M Naggiar and Mr William Brang attended the session which lasted about two hours, Brang leaving in a cheerful yet busy mood.
Report from Friday describes Japan cutting all fruit and vegetables to the British concession in Tientsin, with Japanese balloons over the area and banners urging Britain to recognise “order in Asia.” Prices rise as cold stores fail and shortages spread among British residents.
The Tientsin correspondent reports hopes for a swift end to the crisis if Writs win and interfere the new order in North China. The situation remains tense with uncertain outcomes across key districts.
A garbled 1920s style clipping appears to praise Japan while noting neutral or cautious editorial stance. Mentions of names and events are unclear and several phrases resemble stray fragments about an Anglo-Japanese context.
London report in Parliament outlines plans to tax excessive profits by arms manufacturers. Prime Minister Chamberlain noted existing controls under the Ministry of Supply and wartime contracts, with potential further measures as turnover rises. A memorandum explaining the proposal will be issued with Ways and Means on Monday.
London reports the British Government weighing export credits to assist New Zealand. Officials see some advantages but doubt the policy is justifiable, amid debates on support measures and potential economic impact.
Washington reports the German and American Claims Commission favored an American claim near 30 million dollars. Justice Owen Roberts, acting as an impartial figure, stated the German agents presented sufficient evidence after earlier rejection, suggesting a major power bears responsibility in wartime sinkings and awaiting a verdict from an international tribunal.
Fragmentary OCR reading discusses a government or court action and names Gardner and Speare amid unclear context. The passage appears to mention a suspension or removal and a debate in a house, with references to a car or duty and a police or legal procedure.
Waterfront situation in Hampton described with uncertain conditions and a legal note. Officials discuss the intramural dispute and possible investigations, referencing Bank of International markets and political figures. The item reflects wartime era tone with uncertain outcomes and official cautions.
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